Emily's POV

“Can you get me those folders?” I inquired, pointing to some stacks of files on the mahogany table. Jade, my secretary, nodded before walking in the direction I suggested. She took the blue folder and handed it to me as I extracted some files from it. As I read through the page, I touched my chin with my fingers and crossed my knees on top of each other.

I lifted my head to look at Jade, whose keen emerald eyes drilled into mine. She fiddled with her fingers, waiting for my ...